Summary - PRESBYTERY, OLD MILL LANE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, MARNHULL DT10 1JX
3 bed 1 bath Detached
Exceptional plot and scope for refurbishment in a desirable Dorset village.
Detached three bedroom period house with spacious reception rooms and light
Very large, predominantly level plot with mature specimen trees
Quiet no‑through lane on village edge with countryside views
Requires full refurbishment; structural issues recorded (see legal pack)
Private drainage likely non‑compliant; replacement costs expected
Presence of asbestos confirmed; asbestos report available
Located in Flood Risk Zone 2; medium flooding risk to consider
Freehold — will be sold at public auction (livestream available)
Set on a very large, predominantly level plot of roughly 0.40 acre (with an optional additional parcel offered separately), this mid‑20th century detached former presbytery offers significant scope for improvement or extension, subject to planning. The house sits at the end of a quiet no‑through lane on the edge of Marnhull, a well‑served Dorset village with shops, schools and services within easy reach. Fast broadband is available and the area is generally affluent with very low crime.
The house provides well‑proportioned rooms and good natural light but requires full refurbishment throughout. There are known structural issues believed to be caused by drainage problems and tree growth; a defects report and drainage report are in the legal pack and bidders should obtain specialist advice. Asbestos is recorded on the site and an asbestos report is included in the legal pack.
Services include mains electricity and water, with oil/wood pellet boiler heating to radiators and private drainage that may not comply with current regulations — replacement costs should be factored into any offer. The property is offered freehold and will be sold at public auction (and livestream) on Friday 12 December; purchasers should note the auction process and associated buyer costs in the legal pack.
For a buyer prepared to manage renovation and remedial works, the plot, privacy and village location create clear potential for a comfortable country home or a redevelopment project (subject to relevant permissions). Flood Risk Zone 2 applies — consider insurance and resilience measures when budgeting.
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